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Training Technical Workshop for Community Surveillance Group in Popisi Village: Empowering Octopus Fishers to  Monitor and to Protect Fishing Grounds

In a significant step towards sustainable fisheries management, the coastal community of Popisi Village in Banggai Utara, Central Sulawesi, has taken the lead in safeguarding  its marine resources. A recent technical workshop, organized by LINI in collaboration with local government agencies, equipped a community-based fisheries surveillance group (POKMASWAS) with the essential skills to effectively oversee the…

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From Sea to Market: Octopus Fishers Explore Processing in Makassar

A group of octopus fishers from the Banggai Islands recently embarked on a learning journey to PT Prima Bahari Inti Lestari in Makassar. The visit, which took place on 9 August, 2024, aimed to enhance their understanding of octopus processing. PT Prima Bahari Inti Lestari is one of the leading seafood processors based in Makassar…

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Initiating and Participating in the Formation of the National Demersal Fisher Network

On August 6th and 7th, six octopus fishers from the Banggai Archipelago, specifically from the villages of Popisi, Kalumbatan, and Lobuton, along  with four fishers from the Selayar Archipelago, including two from the village of Kahu-Kahu and two fisherwomen from Mekar Indah, gathered in Makassar for an important event. This marked the first time small-scale  fishers, specializing in…

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Building Capacity and Sustainability for Fishing Communities in South Buru – Maluku

Last February, LINI conducted a series of trainings for local tuna suppliers in South Buru, including  Koperasi Simpang 3 Darmabuana and its members, as well as fishers in Pasir Putih and Air Ternate villages. The trainings focused on taking “baby steps” to improve the local community’s capacity in three key areas: organizational management, safety at sea, and post-harvest. Strengthening Cooperative Management…

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New Initiative Aims To Boost Compliance And Sustainability In South Buru

The Pas Kecil, a Vessel’s Nationality Certificate, is intended for vessels with a gross tonnage of less than 7 GT and  is issued by the Director General of Sea Transportation, Ministry of Transportation. Despite the cost-free process, many small-scale fishers’ boats do not yet have Pas Kecil, due to a lack necessary paperwork. One of the requirements is…

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Celebrating Hari Ikan Nasional: Empowering Coastal Communities For Sustainable Fisheries Management

On 21 November, 2023, Indonesia celebrates Hari Ikan Nasional (National Fisheries Day), acknowledging the pivotal role of fisheries sector in securing both our food and economic stability. As an archipelago nation blessed with diverse biodiversity, nature, cultures, and ethnicities, a holistic approach to managing our fisheries through inclusive and collaborative initiatives is necessary.  Inclusivity lies at the core…